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    Battery longevity driving right away from a cold start???

    Ok here's my 2 cents... On somewhat of a warm start, my c does this: Start the car and after a moment, the ICE comes on. Pull out onto the...
    Post by: billjf, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Noises while driving and stopping?

    This is the noise.
    Post by: billjf, Oct 22, 2013 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Noises while driving and stopping?

    I hear this noise too all the time and wondered what it is. I think this is the noise the OP is talking about. The car makes this noise when you...
    Post by: billjf, Sep 26, 2013 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    My Prius C HID and LED installation adventure thread!! (lots of Pics!)

    Does anyone have any experience with Lumen LEDs and PlaZma lights? http://www.carid.com/2013-toyota-prius-headlights/lumen-led-lights-10257281.html
    Post by: billjf, Sep 13, 2013 in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
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    Goodies You'd Like but Can't Afford Right Now

    I want one of these too!
    Post by: billjf, Sep 10, 2013 in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
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    Using Prius C for Newspaper Delivery

    So this morning my papers were a bit late which gave me the chance to drive the Prius harder. Accelerated in PWR zone mostly. Through the part of...
    Post by: billjf, Sep 7, 2013 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Using Prius C for Newspaper Delivery

    It is, but to a point. It has a range where it gets its best gas mileage. Above and below that, the mileage drops.
    Post by: billjf, Sep 5, 2013 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Using Prius C for Newspaper Delivery

    :p You'd be surprised how many people still want a newspaper delivered every day. Especially a more local paper with greater local area content....
    Post by: billjf, Sep 5, 2013 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Using Prius C for Newspaper Delivery

    It's brandy new and I'm trying to get the best mpg from it, so yes I'm sort of babying it. Why are you puzzled? I haven't driven it that way...
    Post by: billjf, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Using Prius C for Newspaper Delivery

    I've looked at getting an engine block heater since I don't have a garage. Regardless of what's connected to what, it's the ICE that gets me...
    Post by: billjf, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    NEW PRIUS C OWNER

    Congrats on your new car. I did not get a chance to see the moonglow color before purchasing my C a couple weeks ago. What exactly is so special...
    Post by: billjf, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Using Prius C for Newspaper Delivery

    I wanted to start a thread to see if there are any other Prius owners out there using their Prius for delivering a newspaper route. I purchased my...
    Thread by: billjf, Sep 3, 2013, 18 replies, in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Prius C Fuel Efficiency Tips

    I think you misunderstand what I'm saying. I'm not saying to pulse on the battery. The electric motor is just too weak for that. Pulse with the...
    Post by: billjf, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    Prius C Fuel Efficiency Tips

    I have to disagree with the pulse & glide technique in the video at the beginning of this thread. During the glide, the driver pressed the...
    Post by: billjf, Aug 30, 2013 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy